North Bay

By Richard Coffin If you’re heading to Christmas dinner on Thursday… ‘Uride’ for free. The ride-sharing service Uride is offering free rides up to $25 on Christmas Day to help ensure people don’t miss out on spending the holidays with their families. Uride says anyone who is struggling

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Police Service has charged a 45-year-old Niagara Falls man after last Friday’s shooting in the area of Seymour and Franklin streets, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. Police say the accused faces 11 charges, including attempted murder. They say last Friday, after meeting

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) Street Crime Unit (SCU) has arrested a Mississauga man, who is now facing multiple drug and weapons charges following an armed robbery outside a retailer in the 300 block of Lakeshore. On December 7, the Patrol Section responded to a call, where the accused

Nipissing University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Kevin Wamsley as its President and Vice-Chancellor for a second five-year term, beginning August 1, 2026.  The reappointment comes following a review process carried out by the Reappointment Committee for the President & Vice-Chancellor, led by

By Richard Coffin The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting ‘very high’ levels of influenza in the region. Officials say there were 155 lab-confirmed Influenza A cases as of Dec. 13, compared to one case during the same time period last year. The vast majority (129) are

By Richard Coffin A total of 3,164 birds were counted in the 47th North Bay area Christmas bird count this year. Officials with the Nipissing Naturalists Club say North Bay has taken part consistently since 1980, with occasional observations submitted since 1941. They say it’s an important contribution

By Richard Coffin The Municipality of Callander has announced it has accepted the resignations of Mayor Robb Noon and Councillor Irene Smit. Other than thanking them for their service and wishing them well, no other details were provided in a brief announcement issued on Friday afternoon. On social media, Deputy

By Richard Coffin The North Bay OPP continues to investigate after a pedestrian was struck by a snowplow on Saturday night. Police say emergency crews responded at about 6 pm on Highway 11 near Cedar Heights Road. The OPP says a 28-year-old North Bay resident suffered life-threatening injuries and taken

The North Bay Police Service (NBPS) is investigating a shooting that occurred between approximately 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. in the area of Seymour Street, Franklin Street, and the Highway 11/17 bypass. One individual was transported to hospital. While a suspect has not yet been

By Richard Coffin A flash freeze warning is in effect for the North Bay area, and it’s impacting school buses. Nipissing-Parry Sound Student Transportation Services advises all school buses across all weather corridors are cancelled today (Friday, Dec. 19).  Schools remain open. Environment Canada says the rain will change